Why data loss and ransomware remain a major business risk
Modern organisations rely on data across servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, and Microsoft 365. This data underpins daily operations, customer services, and regulatory obligations — making it a prime target for attackers and a single point of failure when systems go wrong.
Ransomware attacks continue to rise, deliberately targeting backups and recovery processes to maximise disruption. At the same time, accidental deletion, system failure, and misconfiguration remain common causes of data loss.
Without reliable, tested recovery in place, even short periods of data unavailability can have serious operational and financial impact.
The modern backup and ransomware threat landscape
Backup and recovery challenges have evolved significantly:
- Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup systems and credentials
- Cloud and hybrid environments spread data across multiple platforms
- Microsoft 365 data is often assumed to be backed up when it is not
- Legacy backups struggle with speed, reliability, and security
- Recovery expectations are higher, with less tolerance for downtime
As a result, traditional backup approaches are often insufficient to meet modern risk and recovery requirements.
Why traditional backups are no longer enough
Many organisations still rely on backup solutions designed primarily for system failure, not deliberate attack. Common weaknesses include:
- Backups accessible from the same environment as production systems
- Limited protection against ransomware and malicious deletion
- Infrequent or untested recovery processes
- Slow restore times that extend downtime
- Poor visibility into backup health and recoverability
These gaps mean backups may exist, but fail when they are most needed.
What effective backup and recovery should deliver
A modern backup and recovery strategy should provide:
- Secure, isolated backups protected from ransomware
- Coverage across servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, and Microsoft 365
- Clearly defined retention and recovery objectives
- Fast, reliable recovery of data and systems
- Confidence that recovery will work when required
Backup is not just about storage — it is about resilience and recoverability.
How BSAS approaches backup and ransomware protection
BSAS delivers backup, recovery, and ransomware protection as a managed, security-focused service.
We start by identifying where critical data lives, how quickly it needs to be recovered, and what risks it faces. From there, we design backup and recovery solutions that protect data from loss and attack, while meeting operational and compliance requirements.
Our approach focuses on resilience first — ensuring recovery is possible even during serious incidents.
Key capabilities of BSAS backup and recovery solutions
Depending on your environment and requirements, our services include:
- Secure backups for servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, and Microsoft 365
- Protection against ransomware and unauthorised deletion
- Off-site and isolated storage to reduce attack impact
- Clearly defined retention and recovery policies
- Fast, reliable restore of files, systems, or full environments
- Monitoring and reporting on backup health and recoverability
These capabilities work together to ensure backups are not just in place, but usable.
Why BSAS is different
Many providers install backup software and move on. Backups run silently, failures go unnoticed, and recovery is only tested during an incident.
BSAS takes ownership of backup and recovery by:
- Designing solutions around recovery requirements, not just storage
- Securing backups against ransomware and insider risk
- Monitoring backup success and addressing issues proactively
- Regularly reviewing and improving recovery processes
- Integrating backup with wider cyber security controls
This delivers confidence that data can be recovered when it matters most.
How backup and recovery fit into a layered strategy
Backup and recovery are the final safety net in a layered cyber security approach. When combined with:
- Email security
- Endpoint protection
- Microsoft 365 security
- Security awareness training
- Network security
…they ensure that even if other controls are bypassed, the organisation can recover quickly and continue operating.
Who this service is for
Backup, Recovery & Ransomware Protection is particularly important for organisations that:
- Rely heavily on data to operate
- Want protection against ransomware and data loss
- Need predictable recovery times and minimal downtime
- Use a mix of on-premise, cloud, and Microsoft 365 services
- Want confidence that backups will work when required
Moving beyond basic backup
Modern threats demand more than traditional backups. Secure, tested recovery is now a core part of cyber resilience.
BSAS helps organisations protect their data and recover with confidence by delivering backup, recovery, and ransomware protection as part of a managed, layered cyber security strategy.